Game 1 of the Texas Rangers Playoffs I'm Handing the Ball To ...

Why? Because at this point I trust him more. Because at this point he's the best pitcher on the staff.

No?

Amazing for a pitcher who a couple years ago drew our ire when he disgustingly flipped the ball to manager Ron Washington on the mound. Amazing for a pitcher who in spring training wasn't even assured he could be a starter, much less part of Texas' rotation. And amazing for a pitcher who, let's face it, is a bit of a goofball.

Last week against the Twins he actually reached for a line-drive single over his head - with his pitching hand. I asked him why.

While the Oakland A's were losing to the Yankees, Wilson dominated the lowly Kansas City Royals, 3-0. He allowed two hits in 7.2 innings, running his post-All-Star break record to 7-0 and lowering his season ERA to a dazzling 2.88.

In his 27 starts this season the Rangers are 21-6. In Lee's 10 starts, they're 3-7.